Empowering sustainable shrimp ecosystem in India
Through welfare-focused, sustainable practices that protect both shrimp welfare and farmer livelihoods.
SSFI Highlights
SSFI is an initiative by Shrimp Welfare Project to promote the best welfare and sustainability focused management practices in shrimp farming.
This also provides farmers with a forum to network, interact, learn from fellow farmers and our experts.
Improved Sustainability
SSFI offers farming standards to reduce the shrimp's suffering from unfavourable conditions.
Technical Assistance
SSFI provides technical assistance to help farmers implement suggested practices and handle challenges. One-on-one meetings with specialists, site visits, or access to materials such as best management practices manuals.
Enhanced Reputation
Farmers can increase their farm's reputation and trust with consumers, partners, and stakeholders by proving their dedication to shrimp welfare, sustainability, and good farming methods.
Access to Training and Resources
SSFI offers training and materials to assist farms in improving their operations and implementing sustainable practices.
Networking Opportunities
Farmers can participate in SSFI to connect with other farmers and industry professionals, learn from them, and share their own knowledge and experiences.
Marketing and Support
SSFI keeps farmers up-to-date with the latest news and information related to shrimp farming.
Our Programs
Sludge Removal
A program involving the clearing of waste and sedimentary deposits from shrimp ponds. This practice helps maintain a healthier aquatic environment for the shrimp. So far, we have worked with more than 50 farmers, desludging approximately 250 acres of farm area.
Exploratory/Research Programs
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Chill Killing
A research program dedicated to advancing shrimp harvesting techniques by focusing on methods that achieve rapid body temperature reduction, thereby enhancing animal welfare and processing efficiency over traditional practices that do not utilize chill-killing.
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Better Aeration
A pilot study exploring innovative methods to enhance dissolved oxygen levels in pond water, particularly during critical late-night and early-morning hours, with the goal of optimizing shrimp metabolism, growth, and survival through stable aeration.
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Potassium Balance
We suspect that improper ion balance, specifically low potassium, is a widespread problem affecting shrimp health. This program researches optimal potassium levels to understand their impact on osmotic regulation, molting, and survival, aiming to validate this suspicion, assess the scope of the problem, and develop a scalable intervention for farmers.
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Probiotics
A research program investigating the effectiveness of introducing beneficial microorganisms (probiotics) into the water or feed. This exploration aims to study their impact on the pond’s microbiome, shrimp digestion, and potential for disease prevention.
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Generating alternate income sources - Duckweed / Seaweed
An exploratory research initiative to investigate the cultivation of duckweed and/or seaweed in or near shrimp farms. This program studies the feasibility of creating complementary income streams for farmers to shield them from volatile markets.
Hear from our Farmers
Our Team
Sri K
Director
Sri K serves as the Director of India Operations and is directly responsible for leading the organization's programs. He brings several years of experience from the animal welfare sector to the role. In this capacity, he manages stakeholder relationships and coordinates with implementing bodies to oversee the execution of the organization’s initiatives.
Satvik Kalapala
Field Coordinator
Satvik plays an essential role in the execution of field programs. He focuses on providing direct support and technical training to shrimp farmers, specializing in the critical areas of water quality management and disease prevention. His technical knowledge is directly applied on-site to help farmers optimize their management of the farm ecosystem.
Nikhil Sharma
MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) Consultant
Nikhil’s role is to establish frameworks that assess the overall effectiveness and impact of the organization's programs. He tracks progress against goals and evaluates outcomes to ensure that resources are being used effectively and that the initiatives are truly empowering farmers and improving sustainability, fostering continuous improvement across the organization.
Srinivas Naidu
Farmer Engagement Officer
Srinivas acts as the primary liaison, building strong relationships between the organization and the local farming communities. His main focus is on ensuring that farmers are well-informed about new initiatives and that they are encouraged to actively participate in welfare-focused programs, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for change.
Joseph Sirangu
Field Data Consultant
Joseph is responsible for designing and managing the systems used to collect essential information directly from shrimp farms. By analyzing this field data, he provides the team with actionable insights to track program performance and verify the adoption of sustainable practices.
Let’s Connect
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General inquiries: info@ssfi.in
WhatsApp: +91 9270800884
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